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Delaware DOT Builds Bridge Too Short

Construction Equipment

A bridge overpass near Newport Road, in Wilmington, Delaware that crosses over rail tracks cost DelDOT $5 million in 2011 somehow came up short. As reported in DelawareOnline , the overpass is six inches too low can can't accommodate taller freight trains.

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Sensing Trouble: Medical Imaging Detects Hidden Damage in Bridges, Roads

Construction Equipment

Identifying and alerting to potential problems and catastrophic failures on roads and bridges is difficult using just visual clues.

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Sensing Trouble:Medical Imaging Detects Hidden Damage in Bridges, Roads

Construction Equipment

Identifying and alerting to potential problems and catastrophic failures on roads and bridges is difficult using just visual clues.

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ARTBA Names Recipients of Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarships

Construction Equipment

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) will provide scholarships for the children of highway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job.

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Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary Up for Re-Bid

Constructonomics

being published in the Delaware State News on Friday, April 23. on Shingle Point Road, off Route 9. between Georgetown and Milton in Sussex County, Delaware. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: An ad announcing the bidding process for Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary is. of the ad is as follows: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Tax parcel number 1-35-11.00-6.03

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A Fresh Take on Model Homes

Pro Builder

McKee Builders serves mostly the 55+ market in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The Houzz Inspired Home is an inspiration to start down that road. . Houzz provides design ideas and links to local professionals and sells products and materials to complete a project. What are you doing that’s different from the competition?

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Stop Giving Away Money With Poor Maintenance

Construction Business Owner

Stop Giving Away Money With Poor Maintenance These 4 fleet maintenance hacks will improve your efficiency, cut costs & keep your trucks on the road mhodges Fri, 03/31/2023 - 12:40 Fleet vehicle maintenance is a necessary evil — but it isn’t something you should handle casually.